PSVR2 Tips and Tricks: How to Wear PSVR2 and Fix Blur Problem?

Looking to get the most out of your PlayStation VR2 (or other VR headset)? Here are some helpful tips to avoid motion sickness and keep your experience smooth and tangle-free.

The PlayStation VR2 from Sony launched last week, and it’s one of the most impressive VR headsets we’ve tested. However, new users might run into some typical VR issues, as well as a few problems specific to the PSVR 2.

Okay, so I’m really excited about getting into VR, and I want to share a few things I’ve learned – whether you’re a total newbie or upgrading your headset. Basically, I want to help you avoid feeling sick, bumping into things, running out of battery, or thinking your new headset is faulty when it’s just a simple fix! It’s all about having a smooth and awesome experience.

Let’s start with that one.

How to Wear and How to Fix the PSVR 2 Blur?

To get the clearest picture and a comfortable fit, make sure you wear it correctly – it shouldn’t feel tight on top of your head.

PSVR2 Tips and Tricks

I’ve noticed something really interesting about these headsets! See how the earcups and the whole thing tilt upwards just a bit? And look at how my colleague Adi wears hers – the front part sits right on her forehead, and the back comfortably rests on the back of her head. It seems like a really comfortable and secure fit!

The main aim is comfort. The PSVR 2 should rest diagonally on your head – avoid tightening it so much that it squeezes your forehead and temples. Don’t fully secure the headband until you’re sure the lenses are properly positioned.

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If you’re used to other VR headsets, the picture on the PSVR 2 might seem a little blurry at first. This is because the clarity is limited to a small area thanks to Sony’s special lenses. You’ll likely need to adjust the headset on your head to find the clearest view.

When you start using the headset, Sony provides a brief tutorial to help you adjust the lenses for the clearest view. You can find this tutorial again in the settings under Accessories > Adjust Lens Distance. The tutorial shows you how to use a dial on the top of the headset to move the lenses closer or further apart. While you’re doing this, the headset’s eye-tracking system is also working to pinpoint where your eyes are looking.

Adjusting the headset by physically moving it up, down, and even tilting it slightly can help align a portrait. For instance, in the previous picture, the lenses are the correct distance apart, but the headset isn’t quite level.

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Look straight ahead until the picture is perfectly sharp – you should be able to see the individual pixels. Then, use the dial to tighten the headset until it feels secure. It shouldn’t be too tight – you should be able to move your head in any direction without it feeling uncomfortable or shifting position.

How to Handle the PSVR 2’s Cord?

The more you and your friends play games on the PlayStation VR 2, the more likely you are to get tripped up by the headset’s 15-foot cord. Fast-paced games like Pistol Whip, Pavlov, and Resident Evil Village, where you’re trying to survive, make it particularly easy to lose your balance.

We have no perfect solutions, but this is what we have for the time being

PSVR2 Tips and Tricks

If you can, place your PS5 on the floor. It’s not something you want to yank to the floor. Remember that once you’ve set up the headset, you won’t need the PS5 to be plugged into the TV anymore.
If you can, play the game with the PS5 turned away from you so the cord is behind you and out of the way. Sometimes that’s all you need, especially for games like Pistol Whip, where you don’t have to turn around too much.
You can begin a game facing any direction by hitting the Start/Options button to reset your location in VR.
Rather than taking immediate steps to feel the cable, try gliding your feet across the floor. Avoid wearing shoes, slippers, and sandals in favor of socks or barefoot.
If you find yourself entangled, turn around to face the direction you want to go. Rather than taking a right turn, you should make a series of three left turns.

How to Avoid Getting Sick in Virtual Reality?

I’ve noticed a lot of people can actually enjoy VR without any problems! But sometimes, headsets with screens and magnifying lenses can mess with your eyes – it’s like what you see doesn’t quite match how your eyes are focusing, and that can make you feel queasy. The cool thing is, if you push through it, most people get used to it pretty quickly and build up what they call ‘VR legs’ – meaning you get over the sickness and can enjoy the experience!

If you’re like many VR users, you might sometimes feel motion sick. Here are a few tips to help you avoid that.

Always turn by turning your head and body — never by moving a thumbstick

Moving around in a game without physically moving can sometimes feel strange. For example, I often get sweaty palms when I turn my character with a thumbstick instead of turning my head. While some games, like Resident Evil Village, suggest using thumbsticks for movement, it’s often more comfortable to use your natural body movements to navigate.

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Turn on comfort settings like tunneling

Good virtual reality games often start by letting you personalize settings to make sure you’re comfortable. You might notice ‘tunneling’ – where your vision narrows slightly when you move – and that’s intentional. It helps prevent motion sickness as you get used to VR, and you can usually change how much tunneling there is.

If you prefer using a joystick to steer in games, choosing ‘snap turns’ instead of smooth turning might feel more comfortable, and many games let you select this option.

Move by teleporting if possible

A lot of single-player VR games let you point to a location and instantly teleport there. However, some games, like Resident Evil Village and Pavlov, don’t include this feature. Developers avoid it because teleporting can break the feeling of being ‘in’ the game and give players an unfair advantage when playing with others. Teleporting is a convenient and comfortable way to move around in VR, letting you reach places instantly without physically walking.

Make sure your headset and controllers aren’t drifting

Okay, so VR sickness is a real thing, and I definitely felt it with my PSVR 2 sometimes. Basically, if the game thinks my head and hands aren’t lined up – like if the tracking gets messed up – it can make me feel super queasy. I figured out it happened when bright lights hit the headset’s cameras, or if my room was too dark for it to track my movements properly. It’s all about keeping that tracking solid, you know?

Sony’s headset sometimes shows a warning if the lighting is too dark or bright. However, I’ve also noticed it losing tracking even when a single bright light was shining on my head. The problem went away once I adjusted the room’s overhead lights.

Okay, so if you’re using a PSVR2 and have a TV nearby, definitely go into your settings – it’s under Accessories, then PlayStation VR2 – and turn on ‘Tracking Support’. It basically uses the TV as another point of reference, which makes the tracking way more accurate when you’re gaming. Trust me, it makes a difference!

Just don’t play overly triggering games

Kayaking in VR caused me significant motion sickness, so I won’t be playing Kayak VR again, even though I have no issues with the driving simulation in Gran Turismo 7. Your experience might be different. Resident Evil Village in VR includes moments where the game forcefully moves your head, like bobbing, pushing, or even dragging it on the ground. Both Adi and I dislike VR games that make you move your head in unnatural ways.

Take breaks

Stop playing immediately if you feel sweaty, nauseous, or dizzy. Wait until these feelings disappear before trying again. If virtual reality consistently makes you feel unwell, it might not be for you.

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Cutting Down on Other Cables

So, the main cable for the PSVR 2 is permanently attached, which is a bit of a bummer. But thankfully, you can tidy up the other wires. For example, I can store the built-in headphones neatly in these little slots on the headset when I’m not using them, instead of having them just hang around. It’s a nice touch that helps keep things organized!

While most new headphones can connect with a cable, you can get completely wireless sound on your PS5 by plugging in a USB wireless audio adapter. We tested this with the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless (available here). However, the PS5 doesn’t currently support Bluetooth audio.

It can be annoying to charge your PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers by plugging them directly into your PS5 with USB-C cables. Sony sells a $50 charging dock that makes it easier – it uses magnetic connectors to charge the controllers without needing to plug in cables.

We don’t recommend doing this, but we can’t say it’s a definite mistake either, because it’s easy to not connect the controllers properly, leaving them completely drained the next day. While Sony says the controllers ‘click’ into place, they won’t charge as reliably when plugged directly into the PS5 compared to using the DualSense Charging Station.

More companies are creating charging stations now, and some can even charge both the VR headset and the gaming console. If you have any other ideas for making VR more comfortable, please share them in the comments or send us an email! We plan to update this guide with more information in the future.

2026-04-10 02:00